City of Gold
City of Gold by Will Hobbs, published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2020, is a captivating narrative set in the twilight of the Wild West. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story follows fifteen-year-old Owen Hollowell, who, after moving to Colorado with his family to start a new farm, faces a crisis when their mules are stolen. Determined to retrieve them, Owen embarks on a journey over the mountains, encountering various challenges along the way.
Readers will find a rich blend of adventure, history, and humor as Owen teams up with a resourceful girl named Molly and navigates the complexities of sibling dynamics with his little brother, Till. The plot thickens when they discover the rustler is connected to Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch, prompting a thrilling chase led by the local marshal. This tale of survival and familial bonds unfolds against the backdrop of the 19th and 20th centuries, making it a compelling read for those interested in action and adventure stories.
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Rich in adventure, history, and humor, an odyssey set in the twilight of the Wild West spun by Will Hobbs
Weeks after arriving in Colorado to start a new farm, the Hollowell family is looking at disaster when fifteen-year-old Owen witnesses the theft of their mules. Learning that Hercules and Peaches will likely be sold to the mines, Owen sets out to track the rustler over the mountains. It’s all Ma can do to hold back little brother Till, who’s more than a handful.
The outlaw’s trail leads to Telluride, the turbulent “City of Gold.” Owen gets help from a resourceful girl named Molly and dubious assistance from Till, who shows up on the train from Durango.
Telluride’s notorious marshal finally takes an interest when he identifies the rustler as one of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch. The lawman leads Owen and Till on horseback into the canyon country and all the way to Robbers Roost.
For readers who love adventure and humor, Will Hobbs delivers a stirring tale of two brothers who risk it all to recover their mules and secure their future.
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